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Crockpot Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

Crockpot Coconut curry chicken soup is so full of flavor, it will rock your taste buds!! This flavorful slow cooker soup recipe makes a comforting wintertime meal. Not to mention, it’s incredibly healthy and super easy to make!

A collage photo of a bowl of soup with soup in a slow cooker

soup in a bowl*This post has been updated from the original version published in November 2012.
I’m pretty obsessed with Thai food. I love the rich, complex flavor combinations in Thai dishes. Coconut curry soup is one of my go-to dishes when dining out. It’s full of good fat, lean protein, and veggies, everything that I look for in a well-rounded meal.
Close up photo of chicken curry soup in a blue bowl with fresh herbs
However, some restaurants can add way too much heat or sodium, so making my favorite Thai dishes at home is a great way to control the additives in my food. You can always add more salt and heat to a recipe to suit your taste buds, but you can never take it away once you’ve spiced it up.
I’ll add a little spice, taste, and add more later if needed. This soup recipe is pretty mild, but you can kick it up a notch by adding a little cayenne pepper or Thai chili paste to the recipe.
Chicken coconut curry soup in a slow cooker with red peppers on top
Often, I’ll leave the chicken breasts whole when I serve this soup, instead of shredding them up before serving. This way I know that I’m getting a 3-4 oz serving of protein for my meal to align with my daily protein goal.

overhead shot of bowl of chicken curry soup with napkin underneath

Making your favorite Thai dishes at home doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming!

I’ve served this soup over steamed rice (my kid’s favorite) or steamed vegetables (my favorite) for a low-carb alternative with an added nutrition boost. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @ameessavorydish if you make this recipe!

chicken curry soup with fresh lime, peppers, and mushrooms in a blue bowl garnished with fresh herbs

Coconut Curry Chicken Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This spicy soup that makes a comforting wintertime meal.  Not to mention, it's incredibly healthy and super easy to make.
4.72 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 489kcal
Author: Amee

Ingredients

  • 6 small organic boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 27 oz full fat coconut milk
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp lime juice, fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp red curry paste 
  • 1 tbsp dried basil or fresh Thai basil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 red pepper seeded and chopped into thin slices
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp raw sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 2 limes quartered for serving

Instructions

  • Brown chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side.  Transfer chicken breasts to the slow cooker.  
  • Stir all other ingredients together except cilantro and lime slices, mixing until paste is completely dissolved.  Pour into crockpot over chicken.  Fold in onion, mushrooms and pepper and stir well.  
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.  
  • Shred chicken into chunky pieces and stir back into the soup before serving.    

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1892IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 6mg
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More crockpot chicken recipes to try:

Simple Crockpot Italian Chicken

Creamy Prosciutto Mushroom Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Veggie Quinoa Soup

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11 Comments

  1. I love the sound of this, although not too fond of cabbage. I will make this soup soon but perhaps with mung bean sprouts. Regardless, thanks for sharing this, we love red curry paste.

  2. This looks amazing! Do you know approximately what the weight of the chicken was? Trying to get the right ratio. Also have you ever tried it with lite coconut milk? Thanks so much.
    Andrea

    1. Thanks so much for the info…maybe I’ll try it with one can full fat and one can lite! So excited to make this
      🙂 Andrea

  3. 5 stars
    Finally got a chance to make this soup and it was AMAZING! Family loved it. Added some extra sriracha for spice. Sooo delicious!

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